Baby Beach Essentials

Congratulations on becoming a parent! What a beautiful time in our lives. With new parenthood come challenges. One of them might be the first trip to the beach with your baby. The times when you would put on a bathing suit, pack a towel and some sunscreen and head are over… You will have to plan ahead and make sure you have everything you need for your baby when you head to the beach.

Here is a check list for you!

Windbreaker or Big UmbrellaIt’s important to protect your baby from the direct sun. So a big umbrella will be essential! And if you’d like more privacy I can highly recommend a windbreaker.

Big blanketThe bigger, the better! If your baby is at an age where she can crawl you want to make sure that s/he has enough room to crawl around without landing in the hot sand.

Large beach towelsA large beach towel is needed to wrap your baby warmly and to protect from wind and sand.

Diaper Bag waterproofYou probably never leave the house without it, so make sure not to forget it when you head to the beach! And a waterproof version is highly recommended for the beach.

Food and WaterIf your baby was already introduced to solid foods, you want to be sure to pack some food. Good beach options are cooked carrots, bananas, peaches and some chunks of cheese.

Sun HatThis is one of the most important beach essentials. Baby’s scalp is very sensitive and burns easily in the sun. Be sure to protect and offer some shade with a sun hat.